CLUB SL BENFICA ARE CROWNED PORTUGUESE LIGA CHAMPIONS FOR THE THIRD TIME IN A ROW (PHOTOS)

BENFICA celebrated winning a record-extending 35th Primeira Liga title — and third in a row.

Portugal’s most successful club beat Nacional to win the national crown.

The two-time European champions came into the final day of the season knowing victory would guarantee them the title as they sat two points ahead of rivals, Sporting.

Benfica captain lifts the Portuguese league trophy as the Eagles are crowned champions for the 35th time Getty Images

Benfica players celebrate with the trophy after pipping Sporting to the title Getty Images

Despite being suspended, Renato Sanches donned a Benfica kit to join in the celebrations Getty Images

Nico Gaitan settled a few nerves when he opened the scoring on 23 minutes finishing off from a title angle.

Before Jonas all-but-made the championship theirs late in the first half.

The Argentine winger, Gaitan, then added a second to make it 3-0 on 65 minutes.

And it was party time when Pizzi made it four six minutes from time.

Sporting's 4-0 victory at Braga isn't enough as Benfica win the title by two points EPA

Benfica fans show their joy as they celebrate winning a third-consecutive league title Getty Images

Nacional’s late consolation couldn’t ruin the mood around the Estadio da Luz as the fans celebrated a third consecutive title.

Sporting knew their fate was out of their own hands as they faced a tricky looking match at Braga.

But they did their job and then some — winning 4-0.

Former Benfica boss Jorge Jesus shocked the nation when he moved to their Lisbon rivals in the summer.

But his side just fell short.

Brazilian forward, Jonas, holds aloft the trophy, surrounded by his family Getty Images

Benfica goalkeeper, Paulo Lopes, climbs onto the frame of the goal to lift the trophy to the skies